10,477 Words That Start With "A"
10,477 words that start with "A" in our 199K-word dictionary.
Browse the complete list of 10,477 English words starting with "A". Each word in the grid below shows its IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level (A1 beginner up to C2 mastery), and a one-line plain-English definition. Click any word to open its full dictionary entry. Use the filters to narrow by length, part of speech, or learner level.
Most Common Words That Start With "A" (Top 1k)
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Accept /əkˈsɛpt/verb A2
To take or agree to something that is offered or given.
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Act /ækt/verb A1
To do something; to take action or behave in a particular way.
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Add /æd/verb A1
To join one thing to another so you have more in total.
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Advice /ədˈvaɪs/noun A2
Helpful ideas or suggestions that someone gives you to help you decide what to do.
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After /ˈæf.tər/prep A1
Later than or following something in time or order.
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Age /eɪdʒ/noun A1
How old someone is or how long something has been around, measured in years.
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Aid /eɪd/noun A2
Help or support given to someone who needs it.
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Aim /eɪm/verb A2
To try to hit or reach something, or to plan to do something.
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Air /eər/noun A1
The breathable gas all around us. We cannot see it, but we need it to live.
Less Common Words That Start With "A" (Top 5k+)
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Abacus /ˈæb.ə.kəs/noun B2
Tool with sliding beads you push to solve math problems step by step.
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Abide /əˈbaɪd/verb C1
To follow and accept a rule or law without complaint. You respect it and do what it says, especially in formal or legal contexts.
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Abode /əˈboʊd/noun C1
A formal or poetic word for home or the place where you live. Often seen in literature or formal writing.
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Accrue /əˈkruː/verb C1
To build up gradually over time. Money that increases a little bit each period until you use it or receive it (like interest accruing in a savings account).
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Acme /ˈækmi/noun C2
The highest point or greatest achievement; the peak or ultimate example of something.
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Across /əˈkrɔːs/prep A2
Moving from one side to the other side of something.
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Action /ˈækʃən/noun A1
Something that you do or the process of doing something.
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Active /ˈæktɪv/adj A2
Busy doing things; moving around and working; not resting or inactive.
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Actor /ˈæktər/noun A2
A person who performs and plays characters in movies, TV shows, or theater.
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Actual /ˈæktʃuəl/adj B1
Real and true, not imaginary or planned. The way something really is.
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Acute /əˈkjuːt/adj B2
Acute describes a sudden, serious illness or health problem that does not last long. It can also describe someone who has sharp perception or understanding.
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Adage /ˈædɪdʒ/noun C2
An old, well-known saying that gives practical advice or expresses a general truth; traditional wisdom passed down through generations.
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Adapt /əˈdæpt/verb B2
To change or adjust something so it works well in a new situation. Like how animals change to survive in new environments.
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Adhere /ədˈhɪər/verb C1
To stick to something, literally or figuratively. In formal contexts, it means to follow a principle, agreement, or standard consistently and faithfully.
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Adjust /əˈdʒʌst/verb B2
To change something a little bit to make it work better or fit a situation. You can adjust the volume, temperature, position, or how you behave.
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Admit /ədˈmɪt/verb B1
To say that something is true, or to let someone come in.
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Adopt /əˈdɑːpt/verb B1
To adopt means to become a child's legal parent, even though you did not give birth to them. You can also adopt ideas, policies, or practices by accepting and using them.
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Adult /ˈædʌlt/noun A2
A person who is grown up and has reached the age when the law says they are responsible.
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Advise /ədˈvaɪz/verb B1
To tell someone what you think they should do, based on your experience or knowledge.
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Affair /əˈfeər/noun B1
An event or issue that someone needs to deal with or that is being discussed.
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Affect /əˈfɛkt/verb B1
To change or influence someone or something in some way.
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Afford /əˈfɔrd/verb B1
To have enough money or time to pay for or spare for something.
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Afraid /əˈfreɪd/adj A2
Feeling scared or worried about something.
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Again /əˈɡɛn/adv A1
When something happens or is done another time, or when you repeat an action you did before.
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Ageing /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/noun B1
The process of gradually becoming older, maturing, or declining with age over time.
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Agency /ˈeɪdʒənsi/noun B1
A company or organization that helps people with something specific, like a travel agency that books trips.
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Agenda /əˈdʒɛndə/noun B1
A plan or list of things that will be talked about or done, especially during a meeting. It shows what order things will happen in.
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Agent /ˈeɪdʒənt/noun B1
A person who works for someone or acts to make something happen on their behalf.
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Agile /ˈædʒaɪl/adj B2
Describing a work method that adapts quickly to change and improves through repeated cycles.
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Aging /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/noun B1
How bodies and things change over years. Everyone experiences aging throughout their life.
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Agree /əˈɡriː/verb A2
To think the same way as someone else or to say yes to a plan.
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Ahead /əˈhɛd/adv A2
Forward in position or earlier in time than expected.
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Ai /eɪ aɪ/noun B2
Technology that lets computers think, learn, and make decisions like people do.
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Alarm /əˈlɑːrm/noun A2
A sound or signal that warns you about danger or wakes you up at a specific time.
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Albeit /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/conj C1
A formal way to say 'though' or 'even though'. You use it to add a condition or make something less strong. Very common in academic writing.
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Album /ˈælbəm/noun B1
A collection of songs by one artist or band released together as one product.
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Words That Start With "A" by Length
2 Letter Words That Start With "A" (24)
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Ai /eɪ aɪ/noun B2
Technology that lets computers think, learn, and make decisions like people do.
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Am /æm/verb A1
The verb 'be' when you talk about yourself: 'I am happy.'
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An /ən/noun A1
The word you use before a singular noun that starts with a vowel sound, like 'an apple' or 'an hour'.
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As /æz/conj A1
At the same moment; happening at the same time.
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At /æt/prep A1
A small word that shows where something is, when it happens, or what somebody is doing.
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3 Letter Words That Start With "A" (136)
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Act /ækt/verb A1
To do something; to take action or behave in a particular way.
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Add /æd/verb A1
To join one thing to another so you have more in total.
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4 Letter Words That Start With "A" (274)
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5 Letter Words That Start With "A" (606)
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6 Letter Words That Start With "A" (969)
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7 Letter Words That Start With "A" (1,278)
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8 Letter Words That Start With "A" (1,482)
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9 Letter Words That Start With "A" (1,678)
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10 Letter Words That Start With "A" (1,410)
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11 Letter Words That Start With "A" (1,080)
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12 Letter Words That Start With "A" (709)
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13 Letter Words That Start With "A" (451)
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14 Letter Words That Start With "A" (235)
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15 Letter Words That Start With "A" (145)
Words That Start With "A" by Part of Speech
Nouns That Start With "A" (137)
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Advantage /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/noun B1
Something that helps you succeed or do better than others at something.
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Adventure /ədˈventʃər/noun B1
A thrilling journey or experience with something unexpected or risky happening.
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Advice /ədˈvaɪs/noun A2
Helpful ideas or suggestions that someone gives you to help you decide what to do.
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Age /eɪdʒ/noun A1
How old someone is or how long something has been around, measured in years.
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Aid /eɪd/noun A2
Help or support given to someone who needs it.
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Air /eər/noun A1
The breathable gas all around us. We cannot see it, but we need it to live.
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All /ɔːl/noun A1
Every person or thing in a group; the complete amount of something.
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An /ən/noun A1
The word you use before a singular noun that starts with a vowel sound, like 'an apple' or 'an hour'.
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Another /əˈnʌðər/noun A1
One more of something similar to what you already have or talked about.
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Answer /ˈɑːnsər/noun A1
What you say or write when someone asks you a question, or a solution to a problem.
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Any /ˈeni/noun A1
No specific one or ones; it doesn't matter which or how many when you're asking or making a negative statement.
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Anyone /ˈɛniˌwʌn/noun A1
Any person at all; used when it doesn't matter who.
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Anything /ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/noun A1
Any object or matter; used when it doesn't matter which specific thing.
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Art /ɑːrt/noun A1
Creative work like painting, music, dance, or writing that shows feeling or beauty.
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Accuracy /ˈækjərəsi/noun B1
How close something is to the true or correct value. Accuracy means no errors.
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Activity /ækˈtɪvəti/noun A2
Something you do or work on, like sports, games, or exercises.
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Actor /ˈæktər/noun A2
A person who performs and plays characters in movies, TV shows, or theater.
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Adult /ˈædʌlt/noun A2
A person who is grown up and has reached the age when the law says they are responsible.
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Adviser /ədˈvaɪzər/noun A2
A person whose job is to give advice or expert guidance on a particular subject.
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Agent /ˈeɪdʒənt/noun B1
A person who works for someone or acts to make something happen on their behalf.
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Verbs That Start With "A" (75)
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Accept /əkˈsɛpt/verb A2
To take or agree to something that is offered or given.
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Act /ækt/verb A1
To do something; to take action or behave in a particular way.
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Add /æd/verb A1
To join one thing to another so you have more in total.
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Aim /eɪm/verb A2
To try to hit or reach something, or to plan to do something.
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Am /æm/verb A1
The verb 'be' when you talk about yourself: 'I am happy.'
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Are /ɑːr/verb A1
To exist or to have a quality or state; used with you, we, they.
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Arrive /əˈraɪv/verb A1
To come to a place where you are going.
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Ask /ɑːsk/verb A1
To request information by speaking a question; to inquire.
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Admit /ədˈmɪt/verb B1
To say that something is true, or to let someone come in.
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Advertise /ˈædvərtaɪz/verb B1
To tell many people about something you want to sell or promote using TV, radio, websites, or other media.
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Advise /ədˈvaɪz/verb B1
To tell someone what you think they should do, based on your experience or knowledge.
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Agree /əˈɡriː/verb A2
To think the same way as someone else or to say yes to a plan.
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Allow /əˈlaʊ/verb A2
To say yes to something; to let someone do something or let something happen.
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Approach /əˈproʊtʃ/verb B2
To move nearer to something or someone gradually.
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Argue /ˈɑɹɡjuː/verb A2
To present reasons for your opinion or belief; to have a discussion where two people disagree.
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Arise /əˈɹaɪz/verb B1
To happen or appear, usually because something caused it; to get up from sitting or lying down.
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Arrange /əˈreɪndʒ/verb A2
To put things in a certain order or to plan something.
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Avoid /əˈvɔɪd/verb A2
To keep away from someone or something, or to prevent something bad from occurring.
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Accomplish /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/verb B2
To finish doing something and achieve the result you wanted.
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Achieve /əˈtʃiːv/verb B2
To succeed in getting what you wanted after hard work.
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Adjectives That Start With "A" (60)
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Actual /ˈæktʃuəl/adj B1
Real and true, not imaginary or planned. The way something really is.
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Alive /əˈlaɪv/adj A1
Living and able to move, breathe, and feel; not dead.
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Alone /əˈloʊn/adj A1
By yourself with no one else there; without friends, family, or other people.
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Angry /ˈæŋɡri/adj A1
Having a feeling of strong displeasure or rage about something. You show this emotion with your face and voice.
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Awake /əˈweɪk/adj A1
When someone is not asleep and can see, hear, and think clearly.
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Aware /əˈwɛər/adj B1
Knowing about something; understanding that it is real or happening.
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Abstract /ˈæbstrækt/adj B2
An idea or concept that you cannot touch or see. Not real or tangible. Something that exists only in your mind.
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Abundant /əˈbʌndənt/adj B2
Plenty of something; more than enough supply.
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Accurate /ˈækjərət/adj B2
Exactly right and without any mistakes. Correct and precise, matching the truth.
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Acquired /əˈkwaɪərd/adj B2
Something you got or learned through doing it repeatedly or working at it over time. Not something you were born with.
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Active /ˈæktɪv/adj A2
Busy doing things; moving around and working; not resting or inactive.
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Afraid /əˈfreɪd/adj A2
Feeling scared or worried about something.
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Ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/adj B2
Something that can be understood in more than one way; not clear or certain.
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Ambivalent /æmˈbɪvələnt/adj C1
Feeling two opposite emotions at the same time. You both like and dislike something, or aren't sure how you feel.
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Anachronistic /ˌænəkrəˈnɪstɪk/adj C2
Something from the past that seems out of place in modern times, or something modern that doesn't fit in a historical period. Not in sync with the time.
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Ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/adj B1
From a very long time ago in history, much older than modern times.
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Annual /ˈænjuəl/adj B1
Something that happens every year at the same time or continues for a full year.
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Apparent /əˈpærənt/adj B2
Something that looks true or is easy to see, but might not be exactly what it seems.
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Approximate /əˈprɒksɪmət/adj B2
Close to the real number or amount but not exactly right; roughly correct.
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Asleep /əˈsliːp/adj A1
Sleeping; in a state of rest with eyes closed.
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Adverbs That Start With "A" (18)
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Actually /ˈæktʃuəli/adv B1
In fact or really. Used to say what is true, especially when it's different from what others think.
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Anyway /ˈɛniˌweɪ/adv A2
Despite what was just said or thought; continuing forward with the point or action.
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Anywhere /ˈɛniˌweər/adv A1
In any place or location; used when the specific place doesn't matter.
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Accidentally /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/adv B1
When something happens without planning or purpose. The action was not deliberate.
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Afterward /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚd/adv A2
Something that happens at a later time, after an event or action.
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Afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/adv A2
Something that happens at a later time, after an event or action.
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Again /əˈɡɛn/adv A1
When something happens or is done another time, or when you repeat an action you did before.
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Ahead /əˈhɛd/adv A2
Forward in position or earlier in time than expected.
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Also /ˈɔːlsoʊ/adv A1
Plus another thing; in addition to something already mentioned.
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Any time /ˈɛni taɪm/adv A2
At whatever time you want — there is no fixed or specific time required.
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Anytime /ˈɛniˌtaɪm/adv A2
Can be used whenever is convenient for you; expressing openness to any moment.
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Apart /əˈpɑːrt/adv B1
Separated by some distance; not together or touching.
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Away /əˈweɪ/adv A1
At a distance from here or from someone; not in a place.
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Almost /ˈɔːlmoʊst/adv A1
Nearly the same, but not completely; almost at the point of happening.
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Already /ɔːlˈrɛdi/adv A1
Before now; happened earlier or sooner than you thought.
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Altogether /ɔːltəˈɡɛðər/adv B1
Completely or when you count everything together as one amount.
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Always /ˈɔːlweɪz/adv A1
Every time, in all situations, with no exceptions ever.
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Allegedly /əˈledʒɪdlɪ/adv C2
Said to be true without yet being proved; based on accusations not yet confirmed in court.
How to Use Words That Start With "A"
Scrabble and Word Games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, words starting with "A" can be valuable when you need to play through an existing tile on the board. Higher-tier letters like J, Q, X, and Z multiply your score quickly when stacked on bonus squares — scan the list below for short words that contain them. Two and three-letter words starting with "A" are especially useful for parallel plays where you build along an existing word and earn points for every adjacent tile.
Crossword Puzzles
For crossword puzzles, the most useful entries are mid-length common words — 5 to 8 letters — that fit standard grid patterns. Filter the list by length to match the cells in your clue. Pay attention to the CEFR level: clues from mainstream newspapers favour B1–B2 vocabulary, while themed and cryptic puzzles draw on rarer C1 and C2 words. The IPA shown on each card also helps confirm a guess — a clue marked "two syllables" should match a word with a simple stress pattern.
Creative Writing and Poetry
Writers and poets often look for groups of words starting with "A" to build alliteration, rhythm, or near-rhymes. Sort the list by length, scan the rare and C1+ words for fresh imagery, and use the linked dictionary entries to confirm connotation before you commit. The plain-English definitions are intentionally short so you can scan dozens of options without losing flow.
Longest Word That Start With "A"
Frequently Asked Questions About Words That Start With "A"
- How many words starting with "A"?
- There are 10,477 words starting with "A" in our 199,000-word English dictionary. The list ranges from common everyday words to rarer specialised vocabulary.
- What is the longest word starting with "A"?
- The longest word starting with "A" in our list is "ABSTRACTIONISMS" — 15 letters long. Tap the word to see its full definition.
- Are these words valid in Scrabble?
- Most of the words in this list are valid in Scrabble and similar word games (we cross-reference standard tournament dictionaries). A handful of proper nouns and very rare technical terms may not be — when in doubt, double-check with the official Scrabble dictionary used in your league.
- How many 5-letter words starting with "A"?
- 606 5-letter words starting with "A" — useful for Wordle, daily puzzles, and short crosswords. Filter by length above to see only 5-letter results.